Waterville Valley Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 20 March 2026 12:49 CDT
Snow Forecast for Waterville Valley
Snow and Weather from 20 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
null snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Waterville Valley Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Waterville Valley?
| Next Snow Expected | 20 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 11cm |
| Next 7 Days | 22cm |
Forecast for today in Waterville Valley
Max 4℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
20
up to 7cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear sky, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,169m to resort level (600m).
Forecast times for Waterville Valley are in New York (US/Eastern) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 20 March 2026 13:49 CDT
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Waterville Valley over the next 2 days.
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| Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | NW F4 | |||||
| 1,220m | 0℃
 +7cm
| -1℃
 | -5℃
 +9cm
| -4℃
+6cm
| -5℃
+2cm
| -3℃
| -3℃
 +2cm
|
| SW F2 | NW F4 | ||||||
| 910m | 2℃
+3cm
| 1℃
| -3℃
+9cm
| -2℃
+6cm
| -3℃
+2cm
| -1℃
| -1℃
+2cm
|
| NW F3 | |||||||
| 600m | 4℃
 | 2℃
| -1℃
+9cm
| 0℃
+6cm
| -1℃
+2cm
| 1℃
| 1℃
+2cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,169m | 600m | 600m | 600m | varying 969m | ||
| Max Town | 4℃ | 2℃ | -1℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ |
| Min Town | -7℃ | -2℃ | -4℃ | -6℃ | -12℃ | -7℃ | -7℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Snow Forecast near Waterville Valley
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attitash Bear Peak | 10cm | 26cm | |||||||
| Snow King | 17cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Cannon Mountain | 14cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Bretton Woods | 12cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Loon Mountain | 13cm | 17cm |
Snow Reliability
Waterville Valley typically receives an average snowfall of 150 inches per season, ensuring reliable snow cover throughout the winter. For the latest snow depth updates and conditions, be sure to check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Waterville Valley
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Waterville Valley, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Waterville Valley, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Waterville Valley is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Waterville Valley will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Waterville Valley for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.